Roseanne Barr and Mindy Kaling: Funny Women, Serious Talk

November 29, 2013 10:14 PM

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Arriving a few minutes before the noon reservation, Ms. Barr excused herself to walk around the recently renovated property. ("The regulars hate it," a woman sniffed as Ms. Barr passed.) Ms. Kaling arrived shortly afterward, and as the two headed to the dining room, they passed a swarm of giddy young women with large fancy-dress bags slung over their arms, none of whom seemed to recognize the celebrities in their midst. “Someone’s getting married,” Ms. Kaling said.

As they took their seats, the two were informed that their table was one usually reserved for Nancy Reagan when she dined there, an observation that prompted a brief discussion about whether either had ever harbored a desire to be first lady. “I’d rather be president,” Ms. Barr said. (In fact, Ms. B...